I was thinking that night about Elvis 
Day that he died, day that he died 

Elvis, the greatest neighbor, died on August 16, 1977, forty-nine years ago this week.

On the anniversary of his passing, Solari celebrates his life and his contributions to Tennessee, to the performing arts, and to millions of people globally. Nearly half a century later, the anniversary of his death still inspires fan clubs from around the world to send flowers to Graceland.

Even in death, Elvis inspired song. Here’s one.